Papaveraceae Eschscholzia californica Cham.
California Poppy
California Indian - Drug, Toothache Remedy
Use documented by:
Murphey, Edith Van Allen, 1990, Indian Uses of Native Plants, Glenwood, Ill. Meyerbooks. Originally published in 1959, page 45
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Eschscholzia californica Cham.
Scientific name: Eschscholzia californica Cham.
USDA symbol: ESCAC (
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Common names: California Poppy
Family: Papaveraceae
Family (APG): Papaveraceae
Native American Tribe: California Indian
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Toothache Remedy
Notes: Leaves used for toothache.
RECRD: 21062 id: 14370